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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1902
Page
5
Economy Steam Heat and Power Co. bonds offered for sale at a. Twenty one shares of Clark and Snower Tobacco Co. preferred stock for sale at 1393 1 3.
We advertise money to loan on Scranton real estate and promise fast, inexpensive financing. Visit our offices by appointment. evenings open and elevator access provided for convenience.
School Controller 4 T Jayne returns from Lake Poyntelle fishing trip. Dr John Connell of Philadelphia, formerly Crvdendale, visits Scranton. William Morrow visits his niece Miss Morrow and friends in Vripp Park. Dr and Mrs Beunion spend time with Dr and Mrs A B O’Malley at Harvey’s Lake. Mr and Mrs Frank Slole return from two weeks at Lake Ariel. Miss Amanda Carr leaves for Michigan after a relative’s illness. Miss Dora Robinson of Clark’s Green guest of Miss Ida Lewis in North Hyde Park. John Maddiney of Little Rock, Ark, visiting mother on Pittston Avenue. has been away twenty-four years. Mrs J H Fisher and guests at Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs William H Fowler and daughters Helen and Florence return from Albany and the Hudson River trip. Mr and Mrs J B Thayer return from Hamburg, Bullags, Crystal Beach, Canada, and Niagara Falls. The Misses Geatricee and Henrietta Roos of Adams Avenue leave to shop. governess Miss Smith accompanies. Wormer of New York guest of his father on Linden Street, accompanied by Ferdinand M Also of New York.
The Scranton apportionment fixes council size at 38 with Sixth ward losing one seat and Fifteenth ward gaining one. The committee delays its formal report for a month, citing deference to Sixth ward representatives pressing for a re canvass.
P H Morrisey of Galesburg NL and A F Dutty of Hinghamton NY attended Moses Taylor lodge trainmen meeting at A O U W Hall and conferred at Hotel Jermyn before heading to Linghamton on the midnight train. Morrisey denied public interest and said miners had not called on trainmen for aid amid the strike.
Street Railway Employee and Central Labor union factions meet to hear General Manager Silliman’s reply to the ultimatum. President Sheay reports Silliman has not heard from President Clark yet but will by Tuesday, when a formal answer is expected. Committees adjourn without action.
After a weary fourteen hour return from Get tysboro the Thirteenth regiment arrived in the city Saturday night. The two train sections reached Delaware and Hudson station within half an hour of each other with officers and troops marching to the Armory. Major A E Weller hosted a pink tea and Captain Wil Gould received a silk cushion keepsake. the unit praised a calm camp, strong health, and fine drills marking a successful week.
The annual newsboys outing at Nay Aug park on Wednesday July 23 will feature a parade at 9 am led by a band, a day of races, rides, and a manager dinner, with the Scranton traction company providing special return cars. Donations from local businesses and newspapers will fund the event and prizes, including toys and household items.
The Central Labor union discussed running labor candidates for the legislature in four Lackawanna districts with final action unlikely before September. O Pratt of Cleveland addressed the direct car men’s case. The meeting adjourned to Guernsey hall for Rev. Thomas B Payne on Capital and Labor, and a Labor Day parade and Lake Ariel excursion were planned.
Tomorrow's Tribune hints at what a small amount of money can do with a teaser mentioning Griflin's Art Shop. The line suggests an upcoming feature or promotion that encourages readers to explore affordable offerings.
KE Weiss of South Washington avenue files trespass suit through attorney George Horry alleging he was assaulted on June 24 by the Jurkavitz group and suffered serious injuries. Weiss seeks 5000 dollars, claiming incapacity to attend business and large medical expenses since the incident.
Fred Kibler rose five places and Miss Harpur along with Elmer Williams each gained two. The article lists complete standings of every contestant who has scored since the contest began on July 1 and details what has been done since that date.
Standing list shows 33 contestants led by Charles Burns Wandling with 449 points. Other top figures include A J Kellerman 344 Oscar H Kipp 333 and Fred K Gunster 07. Scranton area names appear frequently along with Carbondale Elmhurst Thompson Hallstead and Providence.
Saturday results show Beatrice Harpur Thompson and Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst among top scorers. Williams Elmhurst and Kibler South Scranton rise in standings while several Scranton entries fill listed point totals. July leaders list appears incomplete.
A partial list shows prizes including a Birdseye maple writing desk for first prize and a Waterman gold fountain pen for second prize. Names such as Albert Freedman J Kelerman Herbert Thompson Maxwell Shepherd Beatrice Harpur Charles Burns and D. Prank By McCreasy are mentioned among the entrants or awardees with unclear roles.
The list shows contestants and their point totals from July 1 onward. Notable entries include Hendrick Adams with 16 and Henry F E Collings with 4 points, while Miss Mary Yeager and several others have smaller tallies.
Michael Wier and John Quinn of Pine Brook were fined $2 each by Magistrate Howe after being found in the crowd that disrupted a gospel service led by itinerant Pastor Rev. McVeigh near the armory. One boy hurled a stone striking the minister above the eye. Wier’s father also faced penalties for contempt and resisting arrest.
The Citizens' Building and Loan association of Scranton was incorporated at Harrisburg last week. Incorporators include Henry J. Ziegler T J. Snowden Robert P. Koehler William Delke H. T. Harder RR. A. Zimmerman and other Building and Loan men. The association offers loans at 10 percent per month per thousand and cuts fines from 2 percent to 1 percent. Offices are at 601 Cedar avenue and 414 Board of Trade building.
Beautiful Lake Clemo offers a pleasant day or extended summer visit with a first class hotel, clean new boats, and fine bathing and fishing. Located twenty eight miles from Scranton on the Erie with four trains each way daily. For hotel rates inquire of William Crawleys Jr. 420 Spruce Street.
Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, practicing in the 215 Connell building. Office hours are 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8:80 pm.
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